Senior Java Developer with AI driven development tools -Vice President

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The Retail RWA and Reporting Technology team is responsible for delivering robust software solutions to Citi's Risk organization, with a primary focus on Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA) and the engineering of critical data products for regulatory reporting.

The overall objective of this role is to lead complex applications systems analysis and programming activities, ensuring the platforms that manage and process a diverse range of financial instruments are resilient, scalable, and aligned with the overall architecture blueprint.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality Java/J2EE software applications that comply with specifications, timescales, and quality criteria.

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals; identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements.
• Resolve a variety of high-impact problems and projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.
• Provide technical thought leadership and expertise in advanced application programming, ensuring application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow to develop and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.
• Serve as an advisor and coach to mid-level and senior developers and analysts, allocating work and providing technical mentorship.
• Lead design, code, and project review meetings with local and global teams.
• Take ownership of all applications in the assigned sub-domain within Risk Technology, ensuring they remain lean, resilient, robust, self-healing, and scalable.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Technical Skills

Mandatory:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in application development and systems analysis.
• Extensive experience in the programming of complex software applications, with expert-level Object-Oriented Design skills.
• Expert knowledge of Core Java (Threading, Collections, Synchronization, Locking, Annotations, Generics) and J2EE.
• Strong experience with Spring Core and Spring Batch.
• Advanced ability to write and optimize complex SQL Queries and PL/SQL.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in applying design patterns to solve complex architectural challenges.
• Proven experience with Microservices architecture and development on cloud platforms.
• Experience with build scripts like Ant and Maven, and IDEs such as Eclipse.
• Deep understanding of ETL, ELT, and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) or in-memory caches (e.g., GemFire/Redis/Hazelcast).
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.

Business knowledge:

• Familiarity with Retail Banking products (e.g., Mortgages, Credit Cards, Personal Loans), Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA), and risk reporting principles.

Soft Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Strong ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Experience managing and implementing successful, large-scale projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong design and execution mindset.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, troubleshoot conflicts, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Proactive, self-starter with a passion for technology and a disciplined approach to the SDLC.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

AI Co-pilot / AI Tools for Development

Experience with AI co-pilot and other AI-driven development tools is highly valued. The ideal candidate will be proficient in leveraging these tools to enhance productivity, code quality, and accelerate development cycles. This includes:

• Efficient Prompting: Demonstrating expertise in crafting clear, concise, and effective prompts to maximize the utility of AI co-pilots for code generation, debugging, refactoring, and documentation.
• Code Optimization: Utilizing AI tools to identify and implement performance improvements, security enhancements, and adherence to best practices within Java/J2EE applications.
• Automated Testing Support: Employing AI capabilities to generate test cases, analyze code coverage, and streamline testing processes for faster and more reliable deployments.
• Knowledge Sharing: Promoting the adoption of AI development tools within the team and contributing to best practices for their efficient and accurate use.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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